Deyman
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Souderton, PA
97 xj sport auto tranny.
Usual cracked exhaust manifold.
I want to replace with a header since I was quoted $565 for the stock replacement. That was just for the manifold, not installed. I'm considering doing this myself and was wondering if anyone out there has any horror stories from a header install. I did a search on the forum and read all of the threads. I was wondering if any of the bolts are prone to snapping off? Also anyone have any problems with exhaust leaks after the install? If I do it, I don't want to get everything back together and have to rip it apart again. Another thing, does the Banks header bolt right up to the stock pipes? I don't really plan on replacing the cat. I have to get smog tested annually and I don't want to run into any problems there. I'm possibly going for a cat-back system too. What is the stock exhaust diameter? I'm asking so many questions 'cause I'm not sure if this job is above my ability level.
I read somwhere that there may be a special tool required to remove the fuel line? Isn't that system pressurized? It's my daily driver so I guess I'm a little nervous about ripping it apart.
Thanks all
Deyman
Usual cracked exhaust manifold.
I want to replace with a header since I was quoted $565 for the stock replacement. That was just for the manifold, not installed. I'm considering doing this myself and was wondering if anyone out there has any horror stories from a header install. I did a search on the forum and read all of the threads. I was wondering if any of the bolts are prone to snapping off? Also anyone have any problems with exhaust leaks after the install? If I do it, I don't want to get everything back together and have to rip it apart again. Another thing, does the Banks header bolt right up to the stock pipes? I don't really plan on replacing the cat. I have to get smog tested annually and I don't want to run into any problems there. I'm possibly going for a cat-back system too. What is the stock exhaust diameter? I'm asking so many questions 'cause I'm not sure if this job is above my ability level.
I read somwhere that there may be a special tool required to remove the fuel line? Isn't that system pressurized? It's my daily driver so I guess I'm a little nervous about ripping it apart.
Thanks all
Deyman